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Panasonic Arc5 Electric Razor Men s 5 blade Cordless with shave sensor technology Wet Dry Convenience ES LV65 S
Last Updated: April 19, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.8
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900
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309
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2 meters
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Shave Quality
263razor, shaving, braun, shaves, shaver
+94%
-6%
" ... I came down to a choice between this razor and the Braun Series 9 9295CC. ... It took me awhile to adjust to the difference in shaving method from the rotary I was used to but it's been well worth it. ... I have never had an electric razor shave so close and yet so comfortably. ... "
" ... Very close shave and easy around the curves of your face. ... "
" ... Fast, LCD mon and deep shaving :) ... "
" ... i thought it would be marketing stuff, but this shaves much much better . ... and it shaves closer like i never had ! ... "
" ... Fantastic shave, and very quiet compared to others I have used. ... "
" ... I purchased this shaver with the expectation of being able to shave my head quicker than with a regular manual razor. ... This does a great job on the face as well but really shines if you need to shave your head quickly without sacrificing closeness. ... "
" ... It provided a good, close shave for a couple of months. ... "
" ... Have been using this shaver for several months now and am very impressed with the close shave I get. ... "
Hair
83hairs, beard, trimmer, shave, norelco
+73%
-27%
" ... It's my first time using a foil razor, but it did a really nice job! ... "
" ... Highly recommend the Arc5, whether you're already an electric razor guy or still using blade(s). ... "
" ... It even does a better job at getting the flat hairs on my neck/under my chin. ... "
" ... It's as quiet as the other one was, pivots easier I think, and has the popup trimmer that I don't use since I have a separate trimmer anyway. ... "
" ... The trimmer is just as easy to pop up and use as it was on my older Norelco. ... However, the teeth that cut the hair are much finer and I've found cut the hair closer and cleaner than the teeth on the trimmer of the Norelco. ... It seemed good enough, until I tried the Panasonic Arc5 with its foil shaving head design. ... - foil shavers perform best when moving up and down along the direction of the way the hair grows, which happens to be much more intuitive and natural to do ... - my beard doesn't grow in all areas on my face in one direction, but it is very easy for me to follow the growth direction with the shaver, which results in being able to shave much faster ... "
" ... Great razor, easy to use, I'm pretty sure I could mow the yard with this thing. ... "
" ... I have never had an electric razor that shaved as well as this one. ... "
" ... This razor cuts thick beard well. ... "
Cleaning
74shaver, cleaning station, easy to clean, soap, cleaner
+88%
-12%
" ... Cleaning is as easy as a razor can get. ... "
" ... To do so, just remove the foil cover, brush or rinse the razor top, then the foil cover then replace the foil cover. ... "
" ... Cleaning brush and oil was not included in the product. ... "
" ... I like and use the cleaning caddy which I think is ok to use daily. ... The house tap water at my place has a lot of corrosive minerals so I use distilled H2O for the cleaning solution. ... "
" ... One of main reason I decided to buy this shaver is that it easy to clean as the foil & blades can be separated for cleaning. ... "
" ... I wanted to use the ES-LV65-S for that purpose, thinking I could use the existing ES-LV95-S clean and charge station for it when I got home. ... "
" ... Since cleaning this Panasonic shavers is so easy I decided not to buy model with cleaning station. ... "
" ... Also, the cleaning station/solution works better than the Braun. ... MUCH easier to tap out the crumbs before and between cleanings. ... "
Comfort
40neck, shaver, razor, shaved, norelco
+70%
-30%
" ... the pivoting head also is much more flexible compared to arc 4 ... "
" ... It fits comfortably in your hand. ... The flexible head is nice and you can lock it into place if needed. ... "
" ... Now with much less irritation around the neck area, and where I notice the Arc5 does a much better job. ... "
" ... Seems durable and feels good in the hand. ... "
" ... I also have a shaved dome, and this beauty did a perfect job on my head. ... "
" ... You can't let your stubbies get out of hand otherwise you woukd need to use a razor for under your neck. ... "
" ... This product works great on my face and head. ... "
" ... The 5 heads make the shaver head quite large but the shaver body is fairly small and the pivoting head is a really nice feature. ... "
Charging
39charges, station, shaver, razor, cleaning
+97%
-3%
" ... Also like the auto clean and charge station. ... "
" ... And, for what it's worth, you may not wish to spend another $50 or so on a cleaning/charging station. ... "
" ... This one doesn't pinch and has a handy charging stand without any of the wires and fuss. ... "
" ... Battery charges very quickly. ... "
" ... nice look, easy to use, and qucik charge almost wonderful! ... "
" ... It also auto-charges the shaver in the process. ... "
" ... This shaver is quick, holds a charge well and performs extremely well. ... "
" ... Gets lots of shaves per charge. ... "
Price
36worth, shaver, cost, save, reasonable price
+83%
-17%
" ... This item's selling price is high. ... "
" ... Considering how long these razors last, the price is a bargain. ... "
" ... My initial impressions: This is the best electric shaver I have owned and at a very reasonable price. ... "
" ... Except the price of replacement, it is most perfect one for me. ... "
" ... Besides that it was a better price. ... "
" ... I’m SOLD and wholly impressed for 119.00! ... "
" ... Very happy with the purchase and the price. ... "
" ... The price was right so I thought I'd give it a try. ... "
Battery Life
36battery, battery life, charges, shaver, lasts
+92%
-8%
" ... In a long vacation, I dont need to charge more. ... "
" ... Battery charge lasts at least two weeks. ... "
" ... It's also $100 more plus frightful freight charges for the exact same shaver. ... "
" ... Update: battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... This shaver is quick, holds a charge well and performs extremely well. ... "
" ... It is staying charged longer than the 4. ... "
" ... Long battery life. ... "
" ... Battery life is also better than my old shaver so I highly recommend this brand. ... "
Product Reliability
29braun, 6 months, years ago, panasonic, foil
+69%
-31%
" ... Works like a dream still a year later if you keep up with the maintainance. ... "
" ... Been using them for many, many years. ... "
" ... I had Brauns for a lot of years ... "
" ... After three weeks, it's excellent. ... "
" ... After using it for about 1.5 months I can say without a doubt it is the BEST shaver I have ever used in my whole life (and I'm 40, so that's 25 years of electric shaver experience). ... "
" ... I have used neralco for over 15 years and recently tried Samsung doe the first time. ... "
" ... I have been using the Panasonic ES8243A (apparently the ARC4) for several years. ... I replace the heads every four or five months. ... I have had it for a month and find it to be exceptional. ... The best I have ever found and I have tried many over the years. ... "
" ... The first was a Braun I had many years ago. ... "
Ease of Cleaning
20clean, cleaning, shaver, easy, norelco
+100%
" ... it's pretty easy to clean as well. ... "
" ... No need to get the model with a cleaning station. ... "
" ... I use the cleaning system weekly. ... "
" ... Easy to clean (I don't use water to clean. ... "
" ... The cleaning container is not a consumable which is kinda nice and its more quiet. ... "
" ... One of main reason I decided to buy this shaver is that it easy to clean as the foil & blades can be separated for cleaning. ... "
" ... I also like that its easy to keep clean:) ... "
" ... it is nice to have a clean machine. ... "
Ease of Use
16easy, easy to use, clean, user, use
+94%
-6%
" ... It's super easy to clean — I found the station to be unnecessary so I didn't buy it. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I am happy with the product and it’s very easy to wash & is user friendly. ... "
" ... Easy to clean, but there is some noise. ... "
" ... This is the first electric shaver I've tried and it's been very easy to use and comes with great instructions how to properly operate and clean it. ... "
" ... it's pretty easy to clean as well. ... "
" ... Goes easy on my old face. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and use. ... "
" ... In theory this sounds easy enough, but in practice it doesn't feel very natural or easy to do and I've found myself using it more up and down. ... "
Build Quality
15shaver, build quality, plastic, time, place
+67%
-33%
" ... Before even getting to the actual shaving, I was impressed with the excellent build quality/overall fit&finish. ... Everything feels like it is definitely built to last. ... "
" ... This product seems very well made and the shape of the grip fits perfectly into my hand. ... "
" ... Seems durable and feels good in the hand. ... "
" ... Excellent build quality. ... "
" ... The flexible head is nice and you can lock it into place if needed. ... "
" ... I like It, So powerful shaver and unique material ... "
" ... It is very easy to drop and damage the blades in the process, and overall it's not one of my favorite things to do. ... The Norelco that I've used have proven extremely durable and lasting much longer than the one year replacement period suggested by Norelco. ... "
" ... Excellent performance, very flexible. ... "
As Gift
14husband, christmas, bought, birthday, present
+86%
-14%
" ... I bought it as a gift for my husband. ... "
" ... Was gift for dad in law. ... "
" ... I know nothing of men’s razors, but needed a new one for my husband so I thought this would be a good Christmas gift. ... "
" ... Got it for my hubby's birthday and he loves it. ... "
" ... Bought for my husband for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought this as a Christmas gift for my husband. ... "
" ... This was a gift. ... "
" ... This was present for my husband. ... "
Marketplace
13thank, shaver, purchased, panasonic, year
+62%
-38%
" ... Very pleased -- thank you Gillette! ... "
" ... The product was at home and I could not take a picture. ... "
" ... It's the best product I've ever purchased at Amazon this year. ... "
" ... Thank you amazon becacuse of delivered korea. ... "
" ... I looked at another retailer for shaver recommendations. ... I weighed the relative costs and bought from Amazon. ... "
" ... its good :) thank U ... "
" ... Boy I got taken BIG TIME! ... "
" ... Thank you Panasonic. ... "
Drying
12wet, cleaning, tried, shaving, shaver
+83%
-17%
" ... I have never looked back and will never go back to blades, as this is just amazing, use it dry or wet, doesn't matter, and you don't get cuts. ... "
" ... I use this dry and it shaves almost as good as a razor. ... "
" ... - Can be used wet or dry (I prefer dry because dry shaving is faster and less messy). ... Tip: For those who prefer dry shaving like me, don’t wash your face before shaving. ... "
" ... I haven't used the clean or dry functions but I am sure it will also not disappoint. ... "
" ... The cleaning reservoir also has a fan to dry the blades so you don't get any wet residue if you need it again. ... "
" ... The built-in timer says I took 3 min 30 seconds and I got a dry shave that's dang close to a manual shave! ... "
" ... The cleaning is a breeze, other than my Wife complaining of the noisy cleaning cycle (the dry cycle is very quiet). ... "
" ... clining and dry function very good. ... "
Overall performance
11job, smooth, excellent, think, speed
+91%
-9%
" ... very smooth and strong ... "
" ... But other than that, it gets 5 stars from me for performance. ... "
" ... But this product has really good performance. ... "
" ... I had a Braun 5 before, this runs circles around for speed, closeness and quietness. ... "
" ... However this shows greater performance and takes shorter time. ... "
" ... I’m very liked this machine, very smooth and not so lauded ... "
" ... I personally think it works really well and was happy with the performance. ... "
" ... Excellent performance, very flexible. ... "
Returns
8return, amazon, 30, stuck, norelco
+13%
-88%
" ... I contacted Amazon, but since the 30-day return window had just passed, they would not help. ... "
" ... UNABLE TO RETURN TO AMAZON ANY LONGER. ... "
" ... Tried this one out for a week and decided it wasn’t for me. ... Went back to a Norelco. ... "
" ... If I could send it back, I would. ... "
" ... HOWEVER, you only get 30 days to return it to Amazon. ... "
" ... I wish I had gone with the competition - instead I'm not stuck trying to get them to replace the shaver a second time, and hoping that the third time is the charm. ... "
" ... I can’t send it back for a refund or even try another in its place, I’m stuck! ... "
Delivery
8items, fast delivery, box, arrived, thank
+88%
-13%
" ... Thank you amazon becacuse of delivered korea. ... "
" ... Have been using it daily since it arrived. ... "
" ... I received the product well. ... "
" ... Received items in time and in new condition. ... "
" ... i received the item, you can clearly see it was an open box ... "
Design
8shaver, looks, little, first, would
+63%
-38%
" ... It's not terribly attractive or sleek. ... "
" ... He looks great, too! ... "
" ... Look no further, this is the best shaver in the market. ... "
" ... This is a classy shaver. ... "
Sound Quality
7also, think, shaver, noise, much
+43%
-57%
" ... It is also louder, much louder. ... "
Size
7lot, bulky, weight, shaver, pouch
+43%
-57%
" ... I bought it as a gift but it’s bulky. ... "
" ... The Arc5 is bulkier and heavier than the other two. ... "
" ... it is rather large and hard to handle ... "
" ... Only negative, feels a little bulky at first. ... "
Fit
7time, shaver, place, hand, fits
+57%
-43%
" ... Before even getting to the actual shaving, I was impressed with the excellent build quality/overall fit&finish. ... "
" ... This product seems very well made and the shape of the grip fits perfectly into my hand. ... "
" ... I guess the real test will be how well it holds up over time. ... "
" ... It fits comfortably in your hand. ... The flexible head is nice and you can lock it into place if needed. ... "
Display Clarity
6razor, shave, screen, long, left
+83%
-17%
" ... When you turn it on, it has a little clock on the LED display that keeps track of how long it took you to shave. ... "
" ... In that time I have repurchased the razor five time over replacing the cutter and screen too many times to count, not to mention buying their expensive cleaning solution. ... "
" ... I like all the new display information that is available on this razor. ... "
" ... The display tells you how long it was on and how much charge is left. ... "
User Manual
5years, shaver, says
+20%
-80%
" ... Disappointingly, the manual contains instructions that I believe are a mistake. ... "
" ... Be aware that Panasonic in their owners manual will encourage you to try the shaver for 60 days. ... "
" ... The manual says the inner blades should be replaced in 2 years. ... "
For Travel
5travel, shaver, pouch, room, lot
+100%
" ... A few months later I left it in a hotel room while on a business trip. ... "
" ... It comes with a travel pouch and seems to hold its charge for more than a week. ... "
" ... Perfect shaver that I have tried a lot but this one is the best specially I travel a lot and this one have to locks to secure the shaver when traveling plus it comes with a traveling pouch. ... "
" ... watch your shavers they like to disappear on trips . ... "
" ... Quiet, holds a charge a longtime, fits well in hand, convenient travel pouch. ... "
Water Resistance
5shower, shaving, head, tap, also
+80%
-20%
" ... Waterproof, flexible head, easy to clean. ... "
" ... Usually it's done in the shower with a shaving cream but it's already the added feeling of "have to do". ... "
" ... Water resistant, and holds a charge for two weeks! ... "
" ... I also like shaving in the shower and now I can without a mirror. ... "
Washing
4shaver, detergent, user, takes, friendly
+100%
" ... -Automatic universal voltage 100-240. ... "
" ... Otherwise, I am happy with the product and it’s very easy to wash & is user friendly. ... "
" ... wash time takes while but great. ... "
" ... Am seriously thinking about additional purchase of shaver cleaning detergent as well~! ... "
For Kids
4husband, works, norelco, head, absolutely
+100%
" ... Husband loves it! ... "
" ... My husband absolutely loves it and it works amazing! ... "
" ... Works great on my special needs son. ... "
" ... Husband loves it ... "
Defective Delivery
4items, box, package, foil, back
+50%
-50%
" ... Damaged foil after only 2 months of use. ... "
" ... I don't know if I just got a defective unit but I decided to return it and not risk further damage to my face. ... "
Print Quality
3cleaning solution, system, shaver, getting, filled
+67%
-33%
" ... I was happy with this shaver until I was a couple of years in and it was getting to be expensive cartridges of cleaning solution were adding up, and the blades were getting worn. ... "
" ... The cleaning solution is quite a bit cheaper than the one that required a cartridge replacement. ... "
Features
3modes, lock, also, turning, features
+100%
" ... Decent features (read the specs/description). ... "
" ... auto cleansing station works well. ... "
" ... The lock switch is going to be nice when I put it in a bag and don't have to worry about it being clicked on. ... "
Washer Dryer
3cleaning, wet, tried, function, cycle
+100%
" ... clining and dry function very good. ... "
" ... I haven't used the clean or dry functions but I am sure it will also not disappoint. ... "
" ... The cleaning is a breeze, other than my Wife complaining of the noisy cleaning cycle (the dry cycle is very quiet). ... "
Storage
3+67%
-33%
" ... We'll see how it holds up in the future, but so far, so good. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 2 meters
Display
Type: LCD